Working remotely is a great way to get ahead in your career. There are fewer distractions and you can spend more time on the things that matter most. 

But if you're not careful, working remotely can also make it harder to get promoted because you aren't "seen" in the traditional sense or able to work physically closely with your manager on projects. That's why it's important that remote workers use their time wisely and invest in building relationships with their coworkers before they even think about asking for a promotion.

Your remote-worker identity is your platform. It's what you stand for, and it's how people know you. It will help guide your career development as well as inform how others see and interact with you.

Your remote-worker identity should be driven by your values, not by what the job market demands at any given moment. If the industry asks for something that conflicts with one of your core values or doesn't fit into your professional goals, it's okay to say no—and even better if you can find a way to make an impact without compromising yourself in the process!

Your remote-worker identity is your chance to share what makes you unique, so don't be afraid of being yourself. What would make working with remote workers fun? What motivates you? You can use these answers as your guide for creating a personal mission statement, which will not only help others understand how they might benefit from collaborating with you but also serve as an inspiration for staying true to yourself throughout your career.

Your manager should be the person you talk to when it comes to your goals and how to achieve them. Make sure that you’re openly communicating with them about what you are working on, as well as the best ways for them to help support your work.

The most successful remote workers understand that their managers are there for more than just checking in on their progress now and then; they also operate as a mentor who can help guide new employees through their career development process, from onboarding all the way through growing and developing their career through promotions and other career steps.

If you want to get promoted, you need to ask for feedback. It's that simple. While asking for feedback may feel uncomfortable or awkward, it's actually a great way to show your manager that you're invested in your career and willing to do whatever it takes in order to improve yourself as an employee. The best time to ask for this kind of feedback is at the end of each project (or annual review), but if there are other milestones during the year–such as when you receive the go-ahead from your client on a new project–make sure that those opportunities aren't missed either!

You want your manager to know about the work you are doing, and they need to see that your achievements are visible. 

Tell them. As much as possible, make sure that your manager knows about the work that you are doing. You can use your internal online tools and ping your manager. By seeing the track of tasks and projects they can be easily reviewed by both parties at any time.


Make it obvious within the organization that you're not only checking all boxes when it comes to delivering your tasks, but also thinking one step ahead and not losing sight of the bigger picture.  


Share your team successes with other teams too, to push your visibility within the whole organization.

Use technology to connect with people and make sure your work is getting noticed

You may be working remotely, but that doesn't mean you can't keep the lines of communication open with those who matter most. In fact, staying connected is so important that it's a key factor in getting promoted while working remotely.

In case you want to know more, we’ve written an article on how to communicate within your remote team, with all the information you need to get going.

If you’re looking to get promoted while working remotely, we hope these tips will help. They all boil down to one simple idea: be proactive, and put yourself out there! Make sure your manager knows what you do and how well it’s going. Ask for feedback on how you can improve; offer suggestions for how the company could make its processes more efficient or effective. Get on Slack if possible—it helps teams stay connected even when they're not all together physically in an office space. 

And finally, use technology to connect with people outside the company so that your work gets noticed by the right people who might be able to promote you based on what they see from afar.

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If you work in a remote or hybrid setup, you know that communicating with your team is critical to the success of not only your team but also the whole organization. But if it's not done effectively, miscommunication and frustration can arise. 

The solution? Learn how to communicate with a remote team so that everyone understands each other clearly and has the information they need when they need it

Create a digital space where your team members can gather

This will be a place for people to discuss things, get to know each other, and share content that will help them in their work. For example, you can set up an online chat room or shared document that allows people from different time zones to interact with one another at convenient times.

Share content with your team that they might like. You don’t have to limit yourself to videos or articles; podcasts are also a great way of sharing information with your team as well as helping them keep up-to-date on industry news or simply providing them with good listening material.

Take the time to understand what each individual needs from you

The most important thing to understand when communicating with one another is that no two people are alike. Therefore, it's crucial to take the time to get to know your team and their needs as individuals. The more you learn about each individual on a personal level, the more comfortable they'll feel communicating with you.

Start by asking them what they need from you, as well as what they need from their team members or manager(s). Also, ask them what they need from their organization because this can have a great impact on how effective your communication attempts are in general.

By taking these steps, you'll not only be able to communicate better with your team members but also help them feel more comfortable sharing their needs and ideas for improvement. This can be a great way to build trust over time because each person feels heard.

Create a ‘watercooler' channel on chat tools like Slack or Teams

The best way to get comfortable with a remote team is through casual conversation. Most companies set up ‘watercooler' channels on their tools like Slack or Teams, where people can share news, memes, funny videos, etc. It's also a great place to chat about personal things and ask questions—it's more inclusive than an email chain and less formal than a conference call.

Don't be afraid to get personal: share something that happened in your day or ask someone how their weekend was. It might feel weird at first if everyone else is talking about work stuff (and some people will probably post more often than others), but it's important not only to show an interest in what other people have going on outside of work but also to make sure they feel comfortable sharing their non-work thoughts with you in return.

Hosting virtual team activities is a great way to keep your remote team connected. Virtual team activities can be as simple as a video call where everyone talks about their week or getting together to have a virtual lunch. 

The easiest way to get things started is by having fun and engaging icebreakers before you start off your meetings. This way you begin on a good note and if your team knows there’s something fun happening beforehand, they will even look forward to the toughest meetings. If you want to step it up a notch, you can even create weekly team rituals that will create a positive and strong bond within your team.

All these strategies help in building trust within your team, which is a crucial component for successful teams.

Remote team communication is easy once you know what tools and strategies to use

Remote team communication is easy once you know what tools and strategies to use. Tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Trello can help you stay in touch with your team. Create a digital space where your team members can gather. Talk about the latest project updates or ask questions about upcoming projects that need to be completed.

We hope this article gave you some great ideas for how to communicate with remote teams. Whether your employees work from home or in a different city, the tools and strategies outlined here will help you communicate effectively with them.

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Your Strategy To Communicate Effectively With A Remote Team

Working remotely is a great way to save money and have more control over your schedule. But it can also be much harder than people think. 

For the most productive work environment, consider the following tips for staying focused at your remote workspace, be it at home, in a coworking café, or at a hotel. Let's start by talking about an often overlooked truth.

Working remotely can be a challenge. You have to be disciplined, organized, and able to focus. You ideally need a quiet workspace that’s free of distractions. And you need to be strict with taking breaks because working too long without any breaks can be detrimental to your health.

The next step to being successful at working remotely is to set your working hours and stick to them. Don't work right after you wake up and are too tired, distracted, or even hungry. Give yourself the time to actually wake up physically and mentally. As your workspace is usually close to you when your work remotely, you might tend to not take the time you usually take when you go to an office. In that situation, you have the commute, which some people use to listen to podcasts or read a book. You can also read a book, or listen to a podcast before working while working remotely, you just have to make time for this. If you do, then chances are that tasks you are working on will be done faster and with a clear mind, as you are well rested and well fed.

One of the most important things you can do when working remotely is to plan your day. Use a calendar or planner, and put in all of your appointments, meetings, and other tasks for the day ahead of time. Before you start working on any task, make sure that it’s on your schedule for today.

You can also make it a ritual of sharing your weekly tasks with your team. Planning ahead allows you to be more productive and efficient because it forces you to prioritize what needs to get done today versus the other things required of you at some point in the future. 

Set aside time for your most challenging tasks first thing

There are four hours in the day that matter most to your productivity. If you can't get your most important tasks done during this time, it's likely that they'll never get done.

The first hour of your day sets the tone for everything else. You should do your most challenging work at this point and make sure that everything else gets out of the way! 

Because you're working remotely, it's easy to feel like you're always working. You need to take breaks throughout the day in order to stay focused and productive.

Go outside and enjoy the fresh air during a walk through the park

Do little home workout exercises in between working sessions

You might be tempted to take on the world, but don't get ahead of yourself. Just because you're working remotely doesn't mean that you don't need to prioritize your tasks and make sure that you aren't over-extending yourself. 

If there's too much work for one day, don't feel bad about saying no or setting a task aside until another day. It can be easy to get distracted by other things when working remotely, and it's important not to let them take priority over whatever it is that needs doing. 

Again: Be sure to take breaks periodically throughout the day so that your brain has some time away from its current project—and those breaks should be set in stone!

Stay focused while working remotely by keeping a consistent workspace in mind

If your workspace is a mess, you're more likely to be distracted by the chaos. If your workspace is uncomfortable or cramped, it's also going to be hard for you to stay focused. So it's crucial that you take the time to set up a workspace that will encourage productivity.

Keep your desk clear of clutter (and don't use it as storage space). Clutter can lead to distraction and frustration, so keep any papers or other items on shelves or in drawers until they're needed.

Choose comfortable furniture that supports good posture and allows for movement throughout the day—an ergonomic chair is especially important for this. This might be challenging in some places like hotel rooms, or cafés, but try to make it a habit to think about your comfort if you are sitting for several hours at your laptop.

Make sure there is plenty of space near where you work so there aren't any wires running behind furniture in an unsightly way, or worse yet, tangled around each other.

You need to be disciplined when it comes to remote work 

It can be really helpful to keep a regular schedule and be upfront with yourself about your needs when it comes to working at home. If you have a regular schedule and keep yourself organized, it will be much easier to work remotely. If you are disciplined and know what your needs are as far as equipment goes, you'll have an easier time being productive and focused on your tasks.

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